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ECONOMIC

US: Initial Jobless Claims Rise to 208,000 Last Week
Friday, 9 January 2026 03:26 WIB | Economy

According to a report from the US Department of Labor (DOL) released on Thursday, the number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment insurance rose to 208,000 for the week ending January 3. This latest figure was lower than the initial estimate (210,000) and higher than the previous...


US ADP Report: Private Employment Rises 41,000 (Estimate +50,000) in December
Thursday, 8 January 2026 03:15 WIB | Economy

Private employment rose less than economists expected in December, according to the ADP report. Private employment rose 41,000 (Estimate +50,000) in December, compared with a revised -29,000 in November, according to the ADP Research Institute and the Stanford Digital Economy Lab. Estimates...


This Is What Determines Gold Prices!
Wednesday, 7 January 2026 14:55 WIB | Market analysis

Gold prices weakened slightly, around 0.21% in the latest trading session, hovering around $4,487. This pressure arose as investors began holding positions while awaiting the direction of US interest rate policy and economic data. Although the decline was relatively small, this movement indicates...


Happy New Year 2026
Thursday, 1 January 2026 03:34 WIB | Market update

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Japan's Housing Starts Drop Dramatically, What's the Cause?
Thursday, 25 December 2025 19:12 WIB | Economy

In November 2025, housing starts in Japan declined by 8.5% year-on-year, significantly worse than market expectations of just 0.4%. This decline also reversed the 3.2% increase recorded the previous month. This marked the seventh consecutive decline this year, with declines spread across various...


Trump: Fed Chair Must Align with My Views on Interest Rates and Markets
Wednesday, 24 December 2025 10:22 WIB | Economy

US President Donald Trump used a series of social media posts to outline his views on inflation, interest rates, and Federal Reserve (FED) leadership, emphasizing his strong preference for lower interest rates and the close alignment between monetary policy and market performance. He suggested...


Dollar Weakens, Yen Strengthens Amid Positive Risk Sentiment
Tuesday, 23 December 2025 15:27 WIB | Us dollar

The US dollar weakened again on Tuesday, extending its decline for two consecutive days. Improving risk sentiment ahead of the year-end period was the main factor driving the dollar's weakness. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index fell 0.1%, after plunging 0.4% on Monday. Investors began to show...


Asian Stocks Green, Year-End Rally Starting to Ignite?
Monday, 22 December 2025 14:21 WIB | Market update

Asian stocks opened higher, following Friday's rise in US stocks, which fueled hopes for a year-end rally. Many investors are starting to re-enter the market after a market correction. The MSCI Asia-Pacific stock index rose 0.5%, with the technology sector leading the gains. The index had...


US CPI Data Is Expected To Show Inflation Remained Broadly Stable In November, Leaving The Fed's Dilemma Intact
Friday, 19 December 2025 03:19 WIB | Economy

Annual inflation in the United States (US), as measured by the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), fell 2.7% in November, according to a report by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Thursday. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will release key Consumer Price Index (CPI) data...


Bank of England Cuts Interest Rate as Expected
Friday, 19 December 2025 02:03 WIB | Economy

The Bank of England cut Bank Rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%, its lowest level since 2022, as easing inflation and growing signs of economic stress prompted policymakers to act. This marked the first rate cut since August. Five policymakers voted to cut rates, while four others voted to keep...


Latest News: Nonfarm Payrolls Rise by 64,000 in November, Beating Expectations of 50,000
Wednesday, 17 December 2025 03:22 WIB | Economy

Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) in the United States rose by 64,000 in November, according to a report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Tuesday. This figure was better than market expectations of a 50,000 increase. (alg) Source: FXstreet


Bessent Says More Fed Interviews This Week, Predicts January Announcement
Wednesday, 17 December 2025 02:50 WIB | Economy

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said there will be one or two more interviews this week for the next Federal Reserve chairman, with President Donald Trump likely announcing the next chairman sometime in early January. “This is right up the president’s alley,” Bessent said on Fox Business on...


Australia Employment Unexpectedly Falls
Thursday, 11 December 2025 14:32 WIB | Economy

Employment in Australia dropped by 21,300 to 14.66 million in November 2025, swinging from a downwardly revised 41,200 gain in the previous month and missing market expectations of a 20,000 increase. Full-time employment declined by 56,500 to 10.08 million, reversing a downwardly revised 53,500...


US Employment Costs Rise Less Than Expected
Thursday, 11 December 2025 03:26 WIB | Economy

Compensation costs for civilian workers in the United States increased 0.8% in the third quarter of 2025, slowing from a 0.9% increase in the previous period, slightly below market expectations of 0.9%. Wages and salaries increased 0.8%, down from a 1% increase in the first quarter, while benefit...


JOLTS Shines, Why Does Gold Rise?
Wednesday, 10 December 2025 14:30 WIB | Economy

The better-than-expected JOLTS data briefly strengthened the dollar, indicating the relatively solid US labor market, but gold continued to rise. The market interpreted this data as a signal that the US economy hadn't yet made a hard landing, but market participants' primary focus had shifted from...


US President Trump Says New Fed Chair Must Support Interest Rate Cuts - Politico
Wednesday, 10 December 2025 01:39 WIB | Economy

US President Donald Trump criticized Fed Chair Jerome Powell in an interview with Politico during the European trading session on Tuesday for not lowering interest rates, calling him "not a smart guy." Trump also discussed the current status of ceasefire talks with Russia and Ukraine. Additional...


JOLTS Job Openings Data Will Provide New Signals for the Labor Market Ahead of the Fed Decision
Tuesday, 9 December 2025 23:52 WIB | Economy

The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) will be released on Tuesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Due to the prolonged government shutdown, this publication will provide data on changes in the number of job openings in September and October, as well as the number of layoffs...


US Bonds Fall After Claims Data Contradict Fed Rate Cut
Friday, 5 December 2025 06:25 WIB | Economy

US bonds fell after jobless claims fell to their lowest level since 2022, one of the last readings on the health of the US labor market before the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision next week. Yields rose two to four basis points across all tenors, led by the five-year Treasury. The 10-year...


Bessent Pushes for New Residency Rules for Regional Federal Reserve Chairs (1)
Thursday, 4 December 2025 06:42 WIB | Fiscal & monetary

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday he will push for a new rule requiring regional Federal Reserve chairpersons to live in their district for at least three years. The initiative is Bessent's latest push for a major overhaul of the US central bank—which he has repeatedly accused of...


Putin Says US-Ukraine Text Could Form The Basis Of A Future Peace Deal
Friday, 28 November 2025 06:35 WIB | Global economic

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (November 27) that a draft outline of a peace proposal being discussed by the United States and Ukraine could form the basis of a future agreement to end the conflict in Ukraine, but that if not, Russia would continue fighting. US President Donald...



Greenland's Minerals or the Security Factor: The Secret Reason Behind US Ambitions
Wednesday, 7 January 2026 06:27 WIB

Greenland is not only a strategic location, but also a world-class mineral repository. The island holds vast reserves of rare earth elements (REEs),...

Asian Markets Slow, Japan Under Pressure & Oil Falls
Wednesday, 7 January 2026 07:26 WIB

Asian stock markets weakened slightly on Wednesday after posting their best start to the year in history. The decline was driven by a decline in...

Fed's Barkin says future rate changes should be fine-tuned based on incoming data.
Tuesday, 6 January 2026 23:47 WIB

Further changes to the Federal Reserve's short-term interest rate will need to be "finely tuned" to incoming data given the risks to both the U.S....

World Is Less Safe After US Action In Venezuela, Says UN Human Rights Office
Tuesday, 6 January 2026 20:38 WIB

The world community must make clear that U.S. intervention in Venezuela is a violation of international law that makes the world less safe, the...

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